TABLE SETTING

Table setting refers to

the manner in which the
table appointments and
foods are arranged on the
table or any surface for
dining.
Examples:
How a table will set depends on:
- the style of service desired
- the food to be served
- the number of people who will
dine
- the type of table appointments
to be used
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- the space and the table

appointments set for each diner
GUIDELINES IN TABLE SETTING
- Table appointments must be
placed one inch away from
the edge of the table.
- The plate is placed at the
center of the cover.
One inch away the Plate at the
edge of the table center
GUIDELINES IN TABLE SETTING
- The knife is placed at the
right side of the cover an
inch away from the plate,
the blade facing the plate.
Knife placed
at the
right side
of the plate
The fork is
placed at the
left side of
the cover,
tines upward.
The spoon
is placed
next to
the knife
with the
bowl
facing up.
The nap-
kin is
placed
next
to the
fork.
- The glass is placed
- just above the point
- of the knife.
GUIDELINES IN TABLE SETTING
- The salt and pepper shakers are
placed between each cover.
The cup and saucer
are placed on the
right side of the cover
with the cup handle
turned to the right.
 The butter spreader is
The placed across the bread
bread & and butter plate.
butter
plate is
placed
at the
tip of
the fork,
with the
butter
spreader
When a
beverage is
served with
the dessert,
the dessert
spoon and
fork may be
laid above the
plate.
Lay all
forks on
the left
side of the
plate with
their tines
facing up,
except for
the oyster
fork.
Dining Room Layout
1. Conference/Classroom Set-up
a. Classroom set-up for 3 persons
Dining Room Layout
1. Conference/Classroom Set-up
b. Classroom set-up for 7 persons
Dining Room Layout
1. Conference/Classroom Set-up
c. U-shaped set-up
Dining Room Layout
1. Conference/Classroom Set-up
d. Hollow rectangular set-up
Dining Room Layout
2. Cocktail Party Set-up
Dining Room Layout
3. Wedding Reception Set-up

Presidential
Table
Wedding
Cake
Dining Room Layout
4. Buffet Set-up
Centerpiece